The Jimmy Akin Podcast, hosted by Jimmy Akin, explores unusual questions in Catholic apologetics and crossover pop culture, including Star Trek retrospectives and Star Wars themed discussions. The feed holds 50 episodes released roughly every 3.5 days, with a median length of about 62 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, and host-read rates run about $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged Catholic audience with highly rated, long-form weird-questions episodes
- 287 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5 signal a loyal listener base.
- Episodes run about an hour and a half on the weird-questions series and about an hour on the Star Trek series, leaving room for a mid-roll.
- A Patreon community of about 1,600 members with 290 paid suggests listeners will support creator-led products.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, Q&A episodes, episode series
- Tone
- curious, lighthearted
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon membership page linked on the show website offers paid tiers, but no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and titles cover religion and science fiction with no adult or violent framing.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | jimmyakinpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id447082020 |
| RSS feed | jimmyakinpodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Do Daleks Have Souls? Star Wars Catholicism & More Weird Questions - J | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 56 min |
| The Practical Joker (TAS) - The Secrets of Star Trek | 2026-10-12 | 35 min |
| Time-Travel Mass Before Jesus? Jesus's DNA, Psychic Conversion & More | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 56 min |
| Amok Time (TOS) - Secets of Star Trek | 2026-10-05 | 55 min |
| Can Science Show the Soul Survives Death? Join My New Courses - Jimmy | 2026-10-04 | 5 min |
| When Does Holy Water Stop Being Holy? (& More Weird Questions) - Jimmy | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
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About Jimmy Akin Podcast
The Jimmy Akin Podcast, hosted by Jimmy Akin, covers unusual questions in Catholic apologetics, from scientific claims about the soul to strange historical episodes. The feed lists 50 episodes released about every 3.5 days, with a median length near 62 minutes, and a companion series reviews Star Trek episodes.
The show website describes the podcast as an apologetic show that explores fresh perspectives from many fields and presents them with humor. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 287 ratings with a 4.8 average. Audience size is not published; the estimate of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is inferred from those ratings and from the Patreon community of about 1,600 members.
No sponsor mentions appear in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode, which suits brands selling faith-adjacent books, courses, or science fiction merchandise.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Jimmy Akin Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Jimmy Akin Podcast
How much does the Jimmy Akin Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $40 to $200 per episode on Starbooked. Final rates depend on the booking terms agreed with the show.
What is the Jimmy Akin Podcast about?
The show explores unusual questions in Catholic apologetics, including science, history, and Star Trek retrospectives. Episodes are typically released every few days and run about an hour long.
How do I contact the Jimmy Akin Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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